I'm doing a prayer project for my school and my theme is accepting failure, so I was wondering if there was a Bible verse I could use to show that failure is alright, as long as you try harder next time. Or something to deal with that. Right now I have 2 songs, one by Number One Gun and one by Underoath. Also, if you know of any good movie scenes that have to deal with accepting failure, thanks!
2007-04-16 18:16:05 · 11 answers · asked by IAMIRONMAN 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hey , Romans7:7-25, Rom.8;1-28, 2 Cor.2:6-11 these are all good passages, read them and let The Holy Spirit of God lead and guide you as to how and which ones to use. He is your shield and exceeding great reward!(Gen.15:1) And if any man sin he has an advocate with The Father, Jesus the righteous.... (1John 1:8-9, 1 Jhn.2:1-2).....Thank you my brother!
2007-04-16 19:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A book by a Christian author that you might find helpful is "Failing Forward" by John Maxwell, in which he clearly illustrates how our failures are not the final word we sometimes think they are, and how good even failures and mistakes can be, as they are part of the learning process.
There is the song that goes "In our weakness He is stronger; in our darkness He shines through; I get down, He lifts me up; I get down, He lifts me up." I don't know the title or the band, and I may not have the lyrics perfectly; that's just from memory.
There is the Bible verse:
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
—2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Our failures can teach us to rely on God instead of ourselves, which makes them learning experiences, not really failures as most people think of the concept.
Plus I believe God can work all things together for good (see Romans 8:28), especially for believers.
2007-04-16 18:40:22 · answer #2 · answered by Rella 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone needs a bit of inspiration to make through the rough spots in their life. I remember when I was in college and I'm honest enough with myself to admit that there were times that the experience stunk pretty badly. First, I think you should go and talk to someone. I know for a fact that a lot of colleges have in place support structures for people who are having a rough time. I went to therapy for a year in college and there isn't anything wrong with admitting you need help. One of the things I was told was that if something give you hope to hold onto it. Yes, studying does help with tests *smile* but for the spirit... sometimes you need a bit of hope. I'd personally recommend: Phillipians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
2016-05-17 06:30:09 · answer #3 · answered by laurel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psalms 37: 23-26 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord upholdeth him with His hand. I have been young and am now old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful and lendeth and his seed is blessed.
2007-04-16 18:23:27 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. E 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Genesis 6:6 is a good example of a failure and setting out to correct it.
2007-04-16 18:22:38 · answer #5 · answered by Echo of Creation 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in our original nature to fail, but it is in our new nature in Christ to overcome our fault. God realized this after the flood...
Genesis 8
20 And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.
21 And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.
Through the first Adam we all have sinned unto death, but through the second Adam who is Jesus we receive grace through faith unto enternal life.
Romans 8
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
Christians are those who mind the things of the Spirit, but are not perfect. Throught faith we obtain the mercy of the Father through Christ who is the High Priest and Mediator between us and God. That is why we can go boldly before the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy. And believe me I have been to that throne many times. Stay encouraged in the Lord.
2007-04-16 18:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by Minister Paul 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Better get ready to accept a big fat F...
Sorry, I'm just kidding! There's plenty you can do with this. Say something clever like, "God didn't make us perfect. This is so that we could learn from our mistakes." By the way, I'm an agnostic, but it sounds like you're writing for a God-oriented audience.
2007-04-16 18:20:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
All things are possible through Jesus Christ...
Jesus teaches us that failure is never an option....or do you mean a temporary setback perhaps ....being that you mentioned doing better next time etc.
2007-04-16 18:28:17 · answer #8 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God ( Love ) never fails. He said Thanks be unto God which always causes us to triumph in Christ Jesus. Looks like no acceptance of failure. Be careful about going against the Word
2007-04-16 18:23:42 · answer #9 · answered by son of God 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Study to show thyself approved, a workman that need not be ashamed.
Jesus is Lord
2007-04-16 18:22:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋